This 81.9-mile drive from Framingham, MA to Southwick, MA will take you approximately 1 hour and 47 minutes. It's a manageable, single-day trip with an estimated fuel cost of $13. The route stays within the Northeast region, specifically within Massachusetts. Given its relatively short duration and turn-heavy profile, this drive is well-suited for a single day, allowing for a relaxed pace. You'll navigate local roads for the entirety of the journey, so be prepared for frequent turns and changes in scenery as you make your way south.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
41 miles from Framingham, MA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 53m into the drive
.
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Massachusetts Turnpike
59.8 mi
1h 9m
Springfield Expressway
4.4 mi
6m
MA 147
3.3 mi
5m
Feeding Hills Road
3.1 mi
4m
Worcester Road
1.9 mi
3m
Southwick Street
1.6 mi
2m
Union Avenue
1.4 mi
3m
River Street
0.8 mi
1m
Longest stretch:
Massachusetts Turnpike
— 59.8 mi, about 1h 9m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Framingham, MA and Southwick, MA.
1
Start on this road
192 ft·17 sec·this road
2
Turn right
119 ft·10 sec
3
Turn right
70 ft·10 sec
4
Turn left
81 ft·7 sec
5
Turn right onto Kendall Street
229 ft·12 sec·Kendall Street
6
Turn right onto MA 126
255 ft·15 sec·Concord Street
7
Turn left onto Union Avenue
1.4 mi·3 min·Union Avenue
8
Enter roundabout onto Main Street
119 ft·2 sec·Main Street
9
Continue on Main Street
0.3 mi·42 sec·Main Street
10
Turn left onto MA 30
367 ft·7 sec·Worcester Road
11
Take the ramp
0.2 mi·32 sec
12
Merge onto MA 9
1.9 mi·3 min·Worcester Road
13
Take the exit
0.7 mi·1 min
Toward I 90 West, I 90 East: Masspike, Springfield, Boston
14
Keep slight left at fork
0.6 mi·1 min
Toward I 90 West: Worcester, Springfield, Massachusetts Turnpike WestUse the slight left lane.
15
Merge onto I 90
32 mi·37 min·Massachusetts Turnpike
Use the straight / right lanes.
16
Keep slight left at fork onto I 90
28 mi·31 min·Massachusetts Turnpike
Use the straight lane.
17
Take the exit
0.3 mi·55 sec
Exit 51Toward I 291: Springfield, Hartford Connecticut
18
Keep slight right at fork
348 ft·9 sec
19
Keep slight left at fork
0.1 mi·20 sec
20
Continue on I 291
4.4 mi·6 min·Springfield Expressway
21
Continue on US 20
0.1 mi·12 sec·US 20
Exit 1B-2BToward I 91 North, US 20 West: West Springfield
22
Take the exit
0.2 mi·27 sec
Exit 2BToward Dwight Street
23
Turn right onto Dwight Street
0.2 mi·26 sec·Dwight Street
24
Turn left onto MA 20A
0.2 mi·15 sec·Carew Street
25
Turn slight right onto MA 20A
0.5 mi·36 sec·Plainfield Street
26
Continue on US 20
0.2 mi·12 sec·West Street
27
Continue on US 20
0.2 mi·15 sec·North End Bridge
28
Enter roundabout onto US 20
285 ft·3 sec·Park Street
29
Continue on US 20
0.7 mi·1 min·Park Street
30
Turn left onto River Street
0.8 mi·1 min·River Street
31
At end of road, turn right onto MA 147
375 ft·6 sec·Memorial Avenue
32
Turn straight onto MA 147
3.3 mi·5 min·MA 147
33
Continue on MA 57
1.6 mi·2 min·Southwick Street
34
Continue on MA 57
3.1 mi·4 min·Feeding Hills Road
35
At end of road, turn left onto US 202; MA 10; MA 57
0.6 mi·1 min·College Highway
36
Turn right onto MA 57
60 ft·1 sec·Granville Road
37
Arrive at destination
MA 57
Trip Plan
With an estimated duration of under two hours, this drive from Framingham to Southwick offers great flexibility. You can depart any time of day without feeling rushed. Since there are no specified stops and the longest stretch isn't highlighted, plan to take breaks as needed at local amenities along your chosen local roads. Keep an eye on your navigation, as the 'turn-heavy' profile means you'll be making frequent adjustments. The $13 fuel cost is a good estimate, but always consider topping off before you leave Framingham to ensure a smooth, uninterrupted journey to Southwick.
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 41 miles from Framingham, MA, or about 53m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 59.8 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 18 miles or 26m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 41 miles or 53m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 28m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Southwick, MA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Framingham, MA so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Framingham, MA
This is one driving day of about 81.9 miles and 1h 47m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 18 miles from Framingham, MA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Massachusetts Turnpike for about 59.8 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 26
5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 70.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0 mi into trip|~0m in
Turn right
Navigation decision point
8
4.7 mi into trip|~11m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 90 West: Worcester, Springfield, Massachusetts Turnpike West
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left lane.
Toward I 90 West: Worcester, Springfield, Massa...
6
37.6 mi into trip|~49m in|I 90 / Massachusetts Turnpike
Keep slight left at fork onto I 90 / Massachusetts Turnpike
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
6
65.1 mi into trip|~1h 21m in
Take the exit toward I 291: Springfield, Hartford Connecticut
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 51
Toward I 291: Springfield, Hartford Connecticut
6
70.3 mi into trip|~1h 29m in
Take the exit toward Dwight Street
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Exit 2B
Toward Dwight Street
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$13.11 one way
$26.21 round trip
$4.07/gal25.4 MPG avg29 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.43
$14.29
$28.59
premium
$4.82
$15.55
$31.10
diesel
$5.61
$18.08
$36.16
Estimated Tolls: $3.59
Massachusetts Turnpike
(59.8 mi)$3.59
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$13
Tolls
$4
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$42–$67
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 28.7 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $9 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
24.6
0
$8.60
$3.93
Efficient EV
20.5
0
$7.17
$3.28
EV Truck/SUV
32.8
0
$11.47
$5.24
Gas CO2
29 kg
EV CO2
10 kg (66% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Forecast as of Apr 18, 2026
Origin
Framingham, MA
Late night
in Framingham on Sunday
Local time
12:16 AM
EDT
Current temp
53°F
Areas Of Fog then Cloudy
NE 3 to 8 mph2% chanceLive forecast
Destination
Southwick, MA
Late night
in Southwick on Sunday
Local time
12:16 AM
EDT
Current temp
65°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
12 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 47m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
New England National Scenic Trail
National Scenic Trail
From the Sound to the summits: the New England Trail covers 235 miles from Long Island Sound across long ridges to scenic mountain summits in Connecticut and Massachusetts. The trail offers panoramic...
9 mi from route
~22 min detour
Free
near mile 62.1
At Minute Man National Historical Park the opening battle of the Revolution is brought to life as visitors explore the battlefields and structures associated with April 19, 1775, and witness the Ameri...
13 mi from route
~33 min detour
Free
near mile 2.8
Discover how one city could be the Cradle of Liberty, site of the first major battle of American Revolution, and home to many who espoused that freedom can be extended to all.
From the sweet little farm at the foot of Penn’s Hill to the gentleman’s country estate at Peace field, Adams National Historical Park is the story of “heroes, statesmen, philosophers…and learned wome...
. . . where you can walk a Civil War-era fort, view historic lighthouses, explore tide pools, hike lush trails, camp under the stars, or relax while fishing, picnicking, or swimming—all within reach o...
Lowell’s water-powered textile mills catapulted the nation – including immigrant families and early female factory workers – into an uncertain new industrial era. Nearly 200 years later, the changes t...
25 mi from route
~63 min detour
Free
near mile 2.8
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive for the entire 81.9 miles, with no highway segments. This means you'll be navigating a series of local roads, likely experiencing frequent intersections and changes in speed limits. The longest uninterrupted stretch is not specified, but the profile suggests a constant need for attention to navigation and road conditions. The journey will feel more like a series of connected local trips rather than a continuous highway cruise, offering a more intimate experience of the Massachusetts landscape.
83% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
37 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 59.8 mi on Massachusetts Turnpike.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Massachusetts Turnpike and Springfield Expressway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive.
Driving Effort10/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 81.9 miles you will encounter 26 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start: Navigation decision point; at 4.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 37.6 miles (I 90 / Massachusetts Turnpike): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Framingham, MA and Southwick, MA, road signs point toward Springfield, Massachusetts Turnpike West and Hartford Connecticut.
Springfield
4.7 mi in|~11m
Massachusetts Turnpike West
4.7 mi in|~11m
Hartford Connecticut
65.1 mi in|~1h 21m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 47m. Total distance: 81.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 47m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (83%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 59.8 miles on Massachusetts Turnpike. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $3.59 in tolls one way, starting with Massachusetts Turnpike. Most Northeast and Midwest toll agencies accept E-ZPass; in the West and Texas, transponders like TxTag or FasTrak apply. If you do not have a transponder, cashless tolling plates will mail a bill to the vehicle's registered address — usually with a surcharge, so a rental-car toll pass is often cheaper than paying by mail.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Southwick, MA before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: near the start: Navigation decision point; at 4.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 37.6 miles (I 90 / Massachusetts Turnpike): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — New England National Scenic Trail, Minute Man National Historical Park and Boston National Historical Park (6 total within detour distance). See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Southwick, MA before heading back.
